Experience

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  Autodesk - dlt solutions, inc

  Aug 2001 - Aug 2002

  Government account representative

  Completed an average of 80 business development calls each dayManaged local, state and national government software contracts

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  Nvhomes

  Oct 2002 - Jul 2004

  Sales and marketing representative

  Managed multiple new home communities Conducted marketing campaigns for community grand openingsMet or surpassed quotas for selling homes valued up to $700,000

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  Aarp national office

  May 2005 - Aug 2005

  Intern, health promotion team

  Published an article comparing popular diet plans on AARP's external website: Diets DebunkedContributed to development and content of AARP's online health community pilot through troubleshooting and conducting consumer research

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  Go green pilot program

  Dec 2005 - May 2006

  Health educator

  Delivered a nutrition education program of my own creation to 2nd graders at Taylor Elementary SchoolConducted a needs assessment of priority population through running focus groups, collecting demographic data, and reviewing literature on similar programsDeveloped a self-report survey of foods eaten during school lunch that was distributed both pre- and post- interventionEvaluated both self-report data and school lunch purchasing outcomes using Microsoft Excel to enter, code, and analyze dataPresented findings to members of Arlington County Comprehensive School Health Committee Show less

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  Healthcare - harris interactive

  Aug 2006 - Apr 2007

  Senior research associate

  Designed both quantitative and qualitative surveys for physicians and consumersManaged research assistants assigned to my projectsModerated online focus groups for a variety of sensitive health topics Reported and presented research findings to clients including global pharmaceutical companies and medical device manufacturersAssisted in program content and marketing of LPGA Swing into Good Health event

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  Ur thompson health

  Apr 2007 - Feb 2011

  Community health educator

  Created, implemented, evaluated and revised Get Up! Fuel Up!, a childhood obesity prevention program for elementary and middle school children in Ontario County which consistently reached over 1000 students in seven school districts each school yearCo-chaired the School Food Independence Committee for Ontario County School Districts created to bridge the gap between classroom nutrition education and cafeteria offerings through increasing farm to school effortsProvided consultation to Ontario County school district wellness committees on best practices in both student and staff health promotionCompleted quarterly grant reports for both the Get Up! Fuel Up! program and the School Food Independence Committee Managed and grew relationships with multiple community partners including the New York Wine and Culinary Center, the Cornell Cooperative Extension of Ontario County, Ontario County Public Health, Ontario County Youth Bureau, Seeking Common Ground, partner hospitals, school districts and local farms Show less

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  Greater rochester health foundation

  Sept 2008 - Oct 2008

  Consultant

  Recruited to ghost write 20 blog posts for the GRHF's "Be a Healthy Hero" communications campaign aimed to reduce the prevalence of overweight among Monroe County youth between the ages of 2 - 10 years old

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  Next step u magazine

  May 2011 - Nov 2012

  Freelance writer

  Created and wrote the "Taste What's Next" column to inspire prospective high school graduates to pursue career opportunities related to the promotion of health, wellness and GOOD food for all.

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  Post magazine

  Oct 2014 - Dec 2018

  Advertising sales manager

  Sell advertising space to local businesses and non-profitsRepresent the POST brand Actively engage with the Rochester communityService existing advertising clients and ensure client satisfaction Provide input and feedback regarding ad designConnect clients with photographers and ad designersParticipate in advertising sales and editorial meetings

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  Self-employed

  Sept 2016 - Dec 2021

  Healthcare market research consultant

  Repeatedly hired to provide detailed content analysis of health care research involving health care practitioners and consumers via focus groups, IDIs, WATDIs and TDIsDeliver both interim and final analysis on time or ahead of agreed upon deadlinesInclude insights to assist with report writing upon requestDraft top line reports upon requestAreas of study include oncology, immunology and fertility/sexual health, as well as health behaviors and health care process improvementsOften juggle multiple and/or overlapping projects independently with little to no oversightClients include global market research firms such as The Planning Shop and Healthcare Research WorldwideMaintain knowledge of emerging therapies in both oncology and immunology through self-study Show less

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  Tgw studio

  Feb 2019 - Dec 2021

  Business development & market research consultant

  [FLX City] Branding Project - October - December 2020-Consulted on discussion guide -Moderated both in-person focus group and telephone interviews with community members and stakeholders-Analyzed qualitative data and drafted report in Microsoft Word Business Development-Promote TGW studio to businesses within my professional network -Successfully connect the studio with new clients

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  Penguin random house

  Jan 2022 - now

  Sales manager, specialty retail